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SSC - Fill in the blank Test 205
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SSC - Fill in the blank Test 205
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  • Question 1/10
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    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

    The migrant crisis led several states to _______ existing labour laws in order to improve their condition.

    Solutions

    Let us understand the meaning of the given words :-

    Amend = to alter, modify, rephrase, or add to or subtract from (a motion, bill, constitution, etc.) by formal procedure.

    Initiate = to cause something to begin.

    Abandon = to give up with the intent of never again asserting or claiming an interest in (a right or property).

    Introduce = to put something into use for the first time, or to put something into a new place.

    The given sentence talks about that the migrant crisis led to the modification of labor laws.

    Hence, option A is the correct answer.

  • Question 2/10
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    Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

    As the Principal was busy, she ______ a senior teacher to attend the conference on her behalf.

    Solutions

    The given blank needs to be filled with a verb.

    Let us understand the meaning of the given words :-

    Reserved= tending to keep your feelings or thoughts private rather than showing them.

    Declared= to announce or express something clearly and publicly, esp. officially.

    Committed= very willing to give your time and energy to something.

    Deputed= appoint or instruct (someone) to perform a task for which one is responsible.

    The sentence talks about that the principal was busy so she instructed a senior teacher to attend the conference.

    The correct sentence is: As the Principal was busy, she deputed a senior teacher to attend the conference on her behalf.

    Hence, option D is the correct answer.

  • Question 3/10
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    Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

    Carbohydrates are so called because they ______ carbon, oxygen and hydrogen.

    Solutions

    The sentence needs to be filled with a verb.

    Let us understand the meaning of the given words :-

    Cover= put something on top of or in front of (something), especially in order to protect or conceal it.

    Contain= to have an amount of something inside or within it.

    Consist= to be formed or made up of (specified things or people).

    Codify= to arrange something such as laws or rules into a formal system for people to follow.

    The sentence talks about carbohydrates have carbon, oxygen and hydrogen within it.

    The correct sentence is: Carbohydrates are so called because they contain carbon, oxygen and hydrogen.

    Hence, option B is the correct answer.

  • Question 4/10
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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

    ...view full instructions


    The government is making air bags  _______ for front seat passengers in all cars.

    Solutions

    The blank needs to be filled with an adjective.

    Let us understand the meaning of the given words :-

    Registered= to put information, especially your name, into an official list or record.

    Suggested= to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action.

    Temporary= not lasting or needed for very long.

    Compulsory= required; mandatory; obligatory: compulsory education.

    The sentence talks about that air bags are mandatory for passengers in all cars.

    The correct sentence is: The government is making air bags  compulsory for front seat passengers in all cars.

    Hence, option D is the correct answer.

  • Question 5/10
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    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

    With a lot of difficulty, he could _______ only two tickets for the train from Mumbai to Ranchi.

    Solutions

    The blank needs to be filled with a verb.

    Let us understand the meaning of the given words :-

    Attain= to reach or succeed in getting something.

    Incur= to experience something bad as a result of actions you have taken.

    Procure= to obtain something, esp. after an effort.

    Gain= to get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive.

    The sentence talks about that he made so many efforts but he could only get two tickets.

    Thus, ‘procure’ is the most suited one.

    The correct sentence is: With a lot of difficulty, he could procure only two tickets for the train from Mumbai to Ranchi.

    Hence, option C is the correct answer.

  • Question 6/10
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    Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

    The prisoner was very upset and angry and there was _______ in her voice.

    Solutions

    The blank needs to be filled with a noun.

    Let us understand the meaning of the given words :-

    Bitterness= sharpness of taste; lack of sweetness, having a harsh, disagreeably acrid taste, like that of aspirin.

    Stillness= total lack of movement or changing of position.

    Eagerness= in an earnest, ardent, or eager way; keenness.

    Thickness= the quality or condition of being thick.

    The sentence talks about that the prisoner was angry, upset and his voice was harsh.

    Thus, ‘bitterness’ is the most suited one.

    The correct sentence is: The prisoner was very upset and angry and there was bitterness in her voice.

    Hence, option A is the correct answer.

  • Question 7/10
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    Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence.

    Unable to check her __________, Alice ran after the rabbit down the rabbit hole.

    Solutions

    Let’s understand the meaning of the given words at first:

    * Nervousness = the state of being highly excitable; unnaturally or acutely uneasy or apprehensive

    * Curiosity = the desire to learn or know about anything; inquisitiveness

    * Pleasure = the state or feeling of being satisfied

    * Wisdom = scholarly knowledge or learning

    * In this sentence “to check” means to curb or control (one's feelings or reaction), as in:

    * "He learned to check his excitement".

    * The sentence also shows that Alice followed the rabbit down the hole, it shows that she was eager to know.

    * Thus, Curiosity is the correct word to use here. The other options are inappropriate to the context of the sentence

    Hence, option B is the correct answer.

  • Question 8/10
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    Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

    The headmaster ______ on the stage and gave a short speech.

    Solutions

    Let us understand the meaning of the given words:-

    * Prescribed = (of a doctor) to tell someone to take a particular medicine or do a particular treatment.

    * Remembered = to have an image in your memory of an event.

    * Delighted = very pleased

    * Appeared = to arrive at a place OR to take part in a film/play


    Now let's find out the correct fit for the blank:

    *  “Prescribed is used particularly in context of “doctor giving an advice”. Thus, option A is incorrect.

    * Remembered is used in the context of “memory”. Thus, option B is incorrect.

    * Delighted is used in the sense of “being pleased”. Thus, option C is incorrect.

    * "Appearedis used for arriving at a place. Here in the given sentence, “headmaster” is arriving on the stage for a speech.

    Thus, "Appearedbecomes the correct word to fill in the blank.
    The correct sentence will be:
    The headmaster appeared on the stage and gave a short speech.

    Hence, option D is the correct answer.

  • Question 9/10
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    Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

    Have you thought about the ______ of the recent decision you took?

    Solutions

    Let us understand the meaning of the given words:-

    * Consequences = a result of something that has happened

    * Complexes = a group of buildings of similar type together in one place

    * Concerns = a feeling of worry esp. one shared by many people

    * Conclusions = something that one decide after considering all the factors linked with it


    Now let's find out the correct fit for the blank:

    *  “Complexes is used particularly in context of “buildings”. Thus, option B is incorrect.

    * Concerns is used in the context of “worry”. Thus, option C is incorrect.

    * Conclusions is used in the sense of “decision”. But here we are looking for after effects of that decision. Thus, option D is incorrect.

    * "Consequencesis used for result. Here in the given sentence, we need after effects in the form of result of “the recent decision”.

    Thus, "Consequencesbecomes the correct word to fill in the blank.


    Thus the correct sentence will be:

    Have you thought about the consequences of the recent decision you took?

    Hence, option A is the correct answer.

  • Question 10/10
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    Directions For Questions

    Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

    ...view full instructions


    The kite was stuck so high on the tree that it was ______ the reach of the boys.

    Solutions

    Let us understand the meaning of the given words:-

    Below = at a lower level than somebody/something

    Beneath = under something/somebody

    Beyond = too far for somebody/something

    Beside = next to somebody/something

    Now let's find out the correct fit for the blank:

    Below and Beneath are used particularly in context of “lower and under level”. Thus, option A and B are incorrect.

    Beside is used in the sense of “next to something”. Thus, option D is incorrect.

    • "Beyond" is used for “too far”.

    Here in the given sentence, “the kite” was too far that it was difficult for boys to reach there.

    Thus, "Beyond" becomes the correct word to fill in the blank.

    Thus the correct sentence will be:

    The kite was stuck so high on the tree that it was beyond the reach of the boys.

    Hence, option C is the correct answer.

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